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Cartridge comparison

.22 ARC vs .22 Nosler

.22 ARC and .22 Nosler are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.22 ARC.22 Nosler
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20242017
Bullet diameter0.2244″0.224″
Case length1.5252″1.7598″
Max pressure52,000 psi55,000 psi
Recoil6–9 ft·lb7–10 ft·lb
Effective range800 yd400 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .22 ARC and .22 Nosler trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare